Proactive Detention Officer with over 3 years of experience in maintaining security and safety within detention facilities. Skilled in physical searches, inmate processing, and conflict de-escalation, with additional expertise in customer service and sales from prior roles. Bringing strong critical thinking and Spanish fluency to enhance operations and support team objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Officer
Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office Adult Detention
03.2021 - Current
03/2021- Current 40 hrs per week
Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
Assists medical staff with distribution of medications to inmates
Process, classify, transfer, transport and/or release inmates with attention to the health, safety and security of other officers, inmates and the public
May confiscate, inventory and store property from new inmates and release property to outgoing prisoners
Verified identification using specialized databases and methods such as fingerprinting.
Facilitated video arraignment processes as part of judicial process.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Sales Associate
The Shack Supplements And Shakes
01.2018 - 02.2020
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
Helped customers locate products.
Answered customer questions regarding supplements, nutrition and proper care for merchandise.
Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
Loaded and unloaded merchandise using ladder and pallet jack.
Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
Server
Pizza Hut
03.2016 - 09.2017
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
12.2020
High School Diploma -
Mission High School
Mission, TX
05.2017
Skills
Security Checks
Critical Thinking
Conflict De-Escalation
Spanish Fluency
Maintain Records
Surveillance
Body and Cell Searches
Booking Procedures
Data Entry
Policy Enforcement
Medical Emergency Response
Conduct Reporting
Certification
Basic Certification as a Jailer from Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE) 11/19/2021-Current
Certified NCIC/TCIC TLETS operator 09/2022- Current
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Detention Officer
Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office Adult Detention
03.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
The Shack Supplements And Shakes
01.2018 - 02.2020
Server
Pizza Hut
03.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
High School Diploma -
Mission High School
Basic Certification as a Jailer from Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE) 11/19/2021-Current
Certified NCIC/TCIC TLETS operator 09/2022- Current
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